Why Original 'Lion King' Writers Are Losing Out With This Year's Remake

As the studio readies a new version of the 1994 classic, as well as 'Dumbo' and 'Aladdin,' for 2019, long-standing credit and residuals disparities upset story artists who worked on the earlier versions.

SAG-AFTRA, IATSE Declare Support for Actors Equity Strike As Union Warns Off Strikebreakers

The Actors Equity strike, in its fifth day, targets the development process used by new shows, especially musicals.

Hollywood Unions Line Up in Support of Possible L.A. Teachers Strike

SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, the Teamsters and musicians union issued statements, but the WGA and DGA were silent.

Musicians Union Declares Support for Actors Strike Over Share of Broadway Profits

The Actors Equity strike, in its third day, targets the development process used by new shows, especially musicals.

Actors Equity on Strike for Share of Record Broadway Profits

The Do Not Work order targets the development process used by new shows, especially musicals.

Digital Double-Header: WGA East Scores at Vice Media, SAG-AFTRA at NY Public Radio

Vice workers ratify four Writers Guild East contracts, while NYPR agrees to voluntary recognition of online Gothamist reporters by SAG-AFTRA.

$2 Billion in Residuals Are Paid Annually — But How Much Gets Lost?

As SAG-AFTRA fields actor complaints over a "time-consuming" process, one source estimates that $300 million goes unpaid across five unions as producers and studios benefit.

WGA Tweaks Theatrical Credit Rules

A change in timing generated opposition, but most of the alterations were cosmetic.

Amid SoCal Fires, Actors Fund and SAG-AFTRA Partners Activate Disaster Relief — and Not Just for Actors

“Whether you work on stage or on camera, behind the scenes or below the line,” the Actors Fund says it can help.